Early in my cancer journey, my doctor told me that, unlike some other cancers, most women diagnosed with breast cancer have no known risk factors beyond being a woman. Today, I’m looking at those known breast cancer risk factors and some new emerging risks that you may not have heard of.
It’s time to end cancer cure conspiracy theories once and for all
Thanks to social media, we’re seeing an explosion of conspiracy theories these days. Let’s face it, behind the veil of freedom of speech, anyone can publish anything they want with no requirement that it be based in fact. Today, I continue my Breast Cancer Awareness Month series with a reality check on one of my pet peeves – cancer cure conspiracy theories.
12 things you should never say to someone with cancer
When a friend or family member has been diagnosed with cancer, it’s hard to know what to do or say. In Best ways to support someone with cancer, I shared ideas on how to offer your support. Today, I continue my Breast Cancer Awareness Month series with 12 things you should never say to someone diagnosed with cancer.
Breast cancer survival stats and trends – There is hope!
“It’s not a death sentence.” The day I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I clearly remember hearing the doctor say those words amid the fog of jumbled messages about surgery, chemotherapy, disability leave, and more.
Today, I continue my Breast Cancer Awareness Month series with a look at breast cancer survival stats and trends, and why we have good reason to be optimistic.
My quest for plastic-free dental care products
Personal care products generate billions of pieces of plastic waste every year. I recently shared 21 simple bathroom swaps to help you go green. Some of these swaps were easy. Others, like plastic-free dental care, were more challenging. Today, I’m diving a little deeper into the changes I’ve made to reduce single-use plastic in my dental care routine.
Waterloo Region trails to explore this summer
Only 4 more sleeps until the official arrival of summer! Definitely something to celebrate, even though 2021 will be another summer of staying close to home. Looking on the bright side, this gives us a chance to explore some spots in our own area. With that in mind, I’ve made a list of Waterloo Region trails I’d like to explore over the summer months.
Giving up meat won’t save the Earth…but it might help
We hear that eating meat is bad for the environment. But just how big an impact does it have compared to other actions? I’ve made a lot of changes in my quest to live a greener life, but giving up meat isn’t one of them.
Today, I look at some facts about the health and environmental impacts of eating meat. I’ve also got 7 small changes I’ve made to reduce the role meat plays in my diet.
World Water Day – 10 ways you can use less water
March 22 is World Water Day. This day is all about valuing water and the role it plays in our lives. In today’s post, I’ll talk about the importance of this vital resource, and why we need to conserve it. Then, I’ve got 10 ways you can use less water.
4 toxic things to purge from your life (Guest Post)
Decluttering isn’t always about things you can physically see. Today, I’m excited to share a guest post written by Michelle from Growing with Spawn. She’s going to tell us about four toxic things you need to purge from your life today!
5 ways to get a head start on spring gardening
Despite Wiarton Willie’s Groundhog Day prediction of an early spring, it’s unlikely we’ll see any real spring weather for at least a couple of months here in Ontario. That doesn’t mean we can’t get a head start on spring gardening.
If, like me, you’re anxious to shake the winter doldrums and look ahead to green grass and warmer days, here are 5 things you can do now to get ready for spring.